Our previous blog examined the need for more standardization of data transmission within the construction industry. We touched on the construction industry’s historically low level of productivity gains, and how better data could help boost productivity.

And we looked at the success of the telematics standards as an example of how data from the site and equipment can provide far reaching benefits across the entire industry.

The recent adoption of the Mixed Fleet Telematics data standard is a big win for the construction industry. With four major manufacturers already on board, the initiative is off to a good start. But the telematics standards only addresses one of the many data needs of the industry.

There is no doubt that in just a few short years, the auto industry has made remarkable advances in areas like connectivity, autonomous driving, robotics, and electric vehicles. For such large, traditional companies to embrace

In previous posts, we’ve covered some of the challenges that automotive is facing. These included; changing consumer expectations, the need for better data to improve operational efficiencies and to enhance the consumer experience, as well as changes regarding the connected car/mobility paradigm shift.

The powersports industry is increasingly becoming aware of the value of its data. There are over 700,000 Motorcycle/ATV unit saleseach year, plus an additional 100,000 snowmobiles. Factor in the thousands of consumers interacting with powersports websites, marketing systems and CRMs, and huge quantities of valuable data are produced daily. Dealers also accumulate data from parts and repair transactions as well as F&I. All combined,the amount of customer data aggregated at each dealer is significant.

Just how important have data standards become? Consider this. Without consistent, well-documented and easily understood standards, it’s likely that the internet would have remained a technological curiosity and would not have become such a central part of our world.

For over 100 years, the automotive industry has been solidly in the manufacturing business. While many industries have been transformed by the data revolution (retail, banking, communications), automotive has been mostly on the sidelines. But that is changing fast, and